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What to do in Bidart? Discover leisure activities for visitors of all ages

Between land and sea, activities for your family holidays, romantic weekends or sports trips.

An authentic Basque village by the sea, Bidart offers you it's 6 beaches stretching over 5km, with lifeguards present during peak season.

Your heart will be won over whether or not you are a sports lover ... Experience the joys of board sports on the beaches of Bidart with surfing, longboarding, bodyboarding, stand­up paddling...by yourself or with one of the surf schools.

For you golf lovers, try one of the most prestigious golf courses on the Basque coast with the International Training Centre of Ilbarritz and its 9­hole course with a view of the ocean. At Bidart's Tennis Club and at the Grand Fronton, balls of a different kind can be hit.

For nature lovers, discover Bidart with walks for the whole family : Coastal Path trailhead at Plage d’Erretegia, mountain hikes with the Menditalde Association.

For thrills and spills, Trial Thunder offers rides on eTricks, new generation eco­friendly vehicles, for people of all ages. Love riding quads? Discover the Basque hinterland and mountains or even choose your own quad trail.

Finally, take advantage of the local know­how by visiting the cutlery workshop of Les Couteliers Basques and enjoying the delicious specialities of Moulin de Bassilour: Basque cakes, shortbreads, various breads, etc.

Ideally located between Biarritz and Saint Jean de Luz, the charming village of Bidart overlooks the ocean, against a backdrop of the Pyrenees Mountains.
Its motto "Bidartean zuzena onena", which literally means "when you come to a crossroads, pick the straightest path”, represents Bidart's strong character: go straight to the point.
It cherishes the values of authenticity, simplicity and sharing. With a traditional and conservative look, over time it has evolved into a small modern and dynamic city that offers a wide range of activities and events throughout the year.